Let's Learn Some Engrish!

English is one of the most spoken languages in the world. A vast majority of the earth's population knows how to read, speak and write in English. It seems that you can't go anywhere without seeing or hearing a bit of English. However, I must admit there are times when our English is not that, err, good.

Such as this one. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Kenneth Flores)

In the Internet, one internet meme (a concept that spreads via the Internet, e.g. viral videos) has been around for quite a while. It's called Engrish, and it shows the unfortunate, albeit humorous, effects when one tries to...uh, how do I put it, express one's thought in English. As shown in the picture above, Asians seem to be the most common users of Engrish, although I'm not saying they're the only Engrish users out there.

Below are some pics that show the funny world of Engrish. Have fun!
(Photos courtesy of Engrish Funny)

      

   

     

   

What Do You Fear the Most?

"The thing I fear most is fear."

- Michel de Montaigne

Fear is something we all have, whether it be a fear of heights, a fear of death, or a fear that somewhere, somehow a duck is watching you. Fear spares no one. Every single person on this earth has a fear. No one is safe from fear's grasp. You cannot avoid it. You cannot escape it. All you can do is to either succumb to fear, or face it and overcome it.

Or you can give it the finger, spit it in the face and then "run like hell".
(Image courtesy of Very Demotivational)

Just a few moments ago, I read the blog of John Maxwell. One of his blog posts was on fear. He said that fear was "universal" and that it "crosses all boundaries of race, culture, religion and generation". This is true, yet we see soldiers on the frontlines with seemingly no fear, even when they're in the face of death. That is because, as Maxwell said it, they have overcome their fear. However, no one overcomes their fear just by lying down and thinking about it. We have to do something to overcome it. John Maxwell listed some methods on how you can overcome your fear. Here they are.

1. Discover the foundation of fear.
2. Admit your fears.
3. Accept the frailty and the brevity of life.
4. Accept fear as the price of progress.
5. Develop a burning desire that overcomes fear.
6. Focus on what you can control.
7. Focus on today.
8. Do it now.

At first I didn't understand what these meant. However, as I continued to read the post, I became more...enlightened, so to speak. His words made perfect sense. "The only way to deal with fear is to face it and overcome it." This short yet meaningful statement speaks volumes. The application of this statement in real life is very evident. You can see this in soldiers, policemen, paramedics, firemen, even the window washers that work in high-rise buildings. They work in dangerous situations yet they don't seem to hesitate to charge into the face of danger. You can clearly see how they apply the steps given by Maxwell.


The more I read Maxwell's post the more I see why my teacher admires him. He is an excellent writer, no doubt about that. This post inspired me to do the same, to overcome my fears. For me, fear is merely a small obstacle to the path of success. Once overcome, this road will be easier to traverse. He who overcomes his fears can be deemed successful.

Through Thick and Thin

Whenever you're feeling down, whenever you feel hurt, need someone to cry on or just want to have some company, who are you gonna go to? That's right. Your friends. Nothing beats the time you have when you're with your true friends. They're with you through thick and thin, no matter what may happen. They'll always be with you, whether it's doomsday or you're just helping each other kick the opposing team's butt in a Call of Duty multiplayer game. Ah, memories. Heck, I even remember the moment I gained a new friend in one of those matches. Believe it or not, he's from Russia. I'm not kidding. Hahaha XD

Yeah, that's right. Kittens. So what?

Anyway, enough reminiscing. Having friends is a very important part of someone's life. No one, not even the coldest, most stone-hearted person, can live alone. We all need someone to support us, someone to cheer us on, someone to help us get up whenever we fall down. I'm pretty sure everyone of us has someone whom he/she holds dear. Am I right?

Just moments ago, I was listening to Queen on my computer. I heard this song entitled "You're My Best Friend", and I immediately liked it. It's short, simple, and it's a got a nice beat to it. More importantly, it has a really nice message. Just like the title implies, this song talks about friendship. Like the song says friends "make us live, no matter what this world can give." It means our friends will help us beat any odds. Just listen to it, and you'll see what I mean.



So, if any of you wants to share an unforgettable experience you've had with your friends, just leave a comment. 'Til next time!